So I picked up a new set of Tanabe Springs (DF210) relatively cheap for my 1990 civic DX HB.
Spec's:
- 5.3 F, 2.7 R kg/mm -> 300 F, 150 R lbs/in (seems high in the front but w/e)
- ~15% stiffer than OEM
- 1.6 inch drop all around (i have 3 inches of 4x4 clearance as of today
)
Plans for the Car:
- comfortable DD
- slim/no chance of autoX
- upgrade to ground control coil sleeves (350 F, 250 R)(lbs/in) in a year or two
- $800 suspension budget
This is what I've come up with so far:
LOW END (<$200):
EG/DC OEM shocks - since those cars are heavier, they would be valved more stiff than EF stockers, plus I think mine are on their way out from being 22 years of service
Reference picture and info:
EF Hybrid Suspension
MID RANGE (~$300):
Tokico HP (Blue), Skunk2 - I believe they should be more than adequate for a 15% bump in spring stiffness, but unsure about how well these guys would play with the Ground Control Coils
HIGH END ($500+):
KONI Yellow - Adjustable, good for up to 500 lbs spring rates, rebuildable (if the autoX bug bites)
End of the day: I want something that would be well matched and not overly damped to the point where my spine is being compressed.
Thanks, any new suggestions would be awesome as well.
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